Washington Gas proposes rate hike

If you live in the District, you may end up paying more to heat your home.

Earlier this year, Washington Gas Light Co. proposed two rate hikes that would generate an extra $148 million over five years to finance a gas pipe replacement program and cover post-employment benefits for the company’s workers.

The gas company is seeking a $29 million rate hike to pay for employee pension costs and a separate increase of $119 million to replace gas lines, the Washington Business Journal reports.